Skin Tints Can Be Hit or Miss—14 You'll Be Instantly Obsessed With

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In case you've missed it, skin tints have been experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity over the past few months. While I'll always leave a place in my makeup bag for the incomparable mid-coverage foundation and brightening concealer duo, skin tints have also been making an appearance lately. In fact, the lineup of products I depend on to help create an ultra-dewy base routine has expanded to include skin tints that are easy-to-use, comfortable to wear all day, and create a gorgeous your skin but better finish.

Many of the popular skin tint formulas out there are also infused with botanical additives that help lock in moisture while delivering a plump, healthy-looking complexion. However, there still seems to be questions about the effectives of using a skin tint on different skin types, textures, and concerns. While they've definitely worked wonders for my makeup, it's also worth nothing that they have the tendency to be a hit or miss. Since they lean towards being lightweight and light coverage, it's fair to wonder if these products can truly target the appearance of fine lines, skin texture, hyperpigmentation. Finding a skin tint that does it all is nearly mythical.

Spoiler alert: there's more than a few that achieve all the above. With the help of my fellowBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing beauty editors and thousands of product reviews across major retailers, I've rounded up 14 high-performing skin tints that are the definition of "if you know, you know."

Best Overall: U Beauty The Super Tinted Hydrator

Best for Correcting Imperfections: Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint

Best for Medium to Deep Skin Tones: Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint

Best for Light to Medium Skin Tones: Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

Best Multipurpose Formula: Typology Tinted Face Serum

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Best for All-Day Wear: Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer

Best for Combination Skin Types: Kosas BB Burst Tinted Gel Cream

Best for Dry Skin Types: Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Best for Oily Skin Types: Tower 28 SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen

Best for Sensitive Skin Types: Gee Beauty Prime Skin

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Best Skin-Loving Formula: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint

Best Dewy Finish: Almay Skin Perfecting Hydrating Tint

Best Drugstore Option: Covergirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk

Best Luxury Option: Yves Saint Laurent Nu Bare Look Tint Hydrating Skin Tint

Maya Thomas
Assistant Beauty Editor
Maya Thomas isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's assistant beauty editor based just outside of Seattle, Washington. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.